You can make a difference here, near, and far. This September, take your next step in making God known by learning what God is doing around the world, serving people in our community, or exploring an upcoming mission trip.
Local Outreach
Bed Delivery Day
Saturday, September 12, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Help deliver and assemble beds for local children with Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Families, friends, and small groups can serve together, connect with families, and help make sure kids in our community have a bed of their own.
Dress a Girl
Wednesday, September 16, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Springboro Campus
Help create dresses for vulnerable girls around the world. No sewing experience is needed. You can sew, cut, iron, pack, or pray over dresses before they are sent.
Alliance Women
September 17, 9:30–11:30 AM
Centerville Campus, Room 105
Encourage Fairhaven’s Global Staff through prayer and hands-on projects. Come pray, sew, process donated stamps, or help with other projects that support those serving around the world.
Dear Dinah Training
Saturday, September 19, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Centerville Campus, Room 105
Learn more about human trafficking, how to recognize potential risks, and practical ways you can serve alongside Dear Dinah to bring hope to people impacted by trafficking.
More local opportunities
Looking for another way to serve? Sign up for our Local Opportunities newsletter to discover more ways to make a difference in our community. Complete the local opportunites interest form, and a team member will connect with you and add you to our newsletter list.
Global Outreach
Monday Missions Night
Monday, September 21, 7:00–8:30 PM
At a home in Centerville
Hear how God is working around the world and discover how you can be part of it. This month, Bill Wilson will share about training doctors at Bongolo Hospital in Gabon, and Fairhaven Global Staff Susan and Chris will share about their recent service in Asia Pacific.
Upcoming Monday Missions Nights: Oct. 5 at Springboro Campus and Oct. 19 at a home in Centerville.
Explore a Mission Trip
Ready to go somewhere new and join God in what He’s already doing? Explore an upcoming short-term trip and complete the interest form to learn more.
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January 23–30, 2027 | Quito, Ecuador
Serve alongside churches in the Quito area through medical outreach and relationship-building. Doctors, nurses, dentists, hygienists, pharmacists, and other medical professionals are especially needed to help provide basic care to underserved communities. Nonmedical team members can also serve in support roles.
Estimated cost: $2,000
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February 6–14, 2027 | Guatemala
Serve alongside Galilea Church, a Fairhaven partner for more than 25 years. Team members help with construction and community projects while building relationships and encouraging local churches, schools, and families.
Cost: $1,900
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September 2027 | Manchester, England
Serve with Envision Manchester through a local coffee shop that creates opportunities to connect with college students from around the world. The team will help host events, build relationships, and create welcoming spaces for spiritual conversations.
Cost: $2,600
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September–October 2027 | Kentucky
Serve under-resourced families with the Christian Appalachian Project through home repairs, painting, cleaning, ramp construction, and other practical projects. No special skills are required, just a willingness to serve.
Cost: $290–$375
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Dec. 5–12, 2027 | Senegal
Serve with Keur Nepp, a ministry focused on the recovery and restoration of street boys. Opportunities may include construction, medical care, gardening, soccer, and children’s outreach, so there are ways for people with a variety of skills to participate.
Cost: $3,200